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I Asked 16 Women About Their Favorite Face Makeup, And Here's What I Found Out

Although many different products are named, no matter what type of foundation or product you use, you don't need makeup to be beautiful!

Kaylee Clever

Oct 03, 2018

Illinois State University

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Makeup has the ability to enhance beauty, heighten confidence, and create overall stunning looks. One of the most enriching makeup products is foundation. Foundation has the capability to hide blemishes, cancel out discoloration, and make you look like a mannequin; if you use the right product for your skin. Foundation, while paired with concealer can take your face from 0 to 100 real quick. Acne who? Never heard of her.

I am someone who, in the past, has had the hardest time trying to find a foundation/concealer combination that worked for me. I have combination skin, and have rosacea. When I think I would find a good foundation, it would either oxidize (turn a different color after setting into my skin), or slip right off my nose. My nose has always been my problem area, due to oil and the redness from my rosacea. After years of experimenting with different products, I found out that my ride or die foundation is the Too Faced Born This Way foundation. One of my favorite beauty influencers, James Charles, swears by this foundation and I always wanted to try it. After grabbing a sample from Sephora, I can't live without it. There's no flashback, it melts into the skin beautifully and looks phenomenal. Pairing with the Born This Way foundation, is my ride or die concealer, the Makeup Revolution Conceal and Define Full Coverage Concealer. Makeup Revolution is amazing, this concealer is only $7 and I like it better than Tarte Shape Tape. This concealer is full coverage without feeling heavy on the skin, and again, NO FLASHBACK. Also another year-long hunt: to find the ultimate "no flashback" look. Although having flashback depends heavily with what powders you set your liquids with, the foundation and concealer make up the base of the skin. This magical duo is my ride-or-die makeup combination.

I was curious what products worked for other people, so I created a poll on my Instagram, as well as posted on Facebook, asking friends what foundation they swear by and why they love it so much!

Here's what I found out...

1. "Beautycounter Skin Tint Hydrating Foundation. I like that only safe products are used."

- Anna Marie

2. "Wet n' Wild Megacushion foundation is the most natural but yet still covers everything and it's ridiculously cheap. I like the Makeup Revolution concealer because it's very full coverage and is a dupe for Tarte Shape Tape!"

- Madison

3. "Kat Von D Lock-It Foundation. It may be a little expensive but it works great and you only need a little bit for complete coverage. Plus it's vegan for anybody who prefers vegan makeup items!"

- Leanne

4. "e.l.f Prime and Stay Finishing Powder. It's super cheap and it literally works as well as Bare Minerals. I'm obsessed, it covers literally every blemish and a lot of redness!"

- Jessica

5. "Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup and Makeup Revolution conceal and define concealer because it stays matte and lasts literally all day long!"

- Hannah

6. "Beauty counter! Love my Touchup Skin Concealer Pen and my moisturizing foundation!"

- Carrie

7. "I use Mario Tricoci. It's creamy & doesn't make me look dry."

- Nicolette

8. "Right now I'm loving the Physicians Formula The Healthy Foundation with the Makeup Revolution concealer!"

- Cheryl

9. "Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer with Tarte Shape Tape is amazing!"

- Jena

10. "Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation is the best drugstore clay foundation in my opinion!"

- Kim

11. "Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Covergirl Under Eye Concealer!"

- Sarah

12. "I swear by the Maybelline Fit Me! Foundation and Concealer. They're so cheap and they both do the job so well for a drugstore brand!"

- Celina

13. "I use L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte foundation and NYX Stay Matte Not Flat Foundation as my concealer"

- Zoe

14. "I use Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation and their concealer. It gives a nice matte finish and feels silky!"

- Maggie

15. "I love the Neutrogena Skin Clearing Foundation!"

- Christine

16. "I love the Maybelline Super Stay Long Lasting Full Coverage Foundation with the Makeup Forever concealer. The foundation is a dupe for Huda Beauty!"

- Ty

Every woman is beautiful, and every woman is different. No matter the price point, shade range, or brand of product, every woman has different reasons behind what makes her beautiful, and what makeup looks help her achieve the confidence she's dreamed about having. Although many different products are named, no matter what type of foundation or product you use, you don't need makeup to be beautiful! Thanks to all the beautiful women who participated, and thanks for giving me many options of foundations to try out in the future!

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1. "Beautycounter Skin Tint Hydrating Foundation. I like that only safe products are used."

2. "Wet n' Wild Megacushion foundation is the most natural but yet still covers everything and it's ridiculously cheap. I like the Makeup Revolution concealer because it's very full coverage and is a dupe for Tarte Shape Tape!"

3. "Kat Von D Lock-It Foundation. It may be a little expensive but it works great and you only need a little bit for complete coverage. Plus it's vegan for anybody who prefers vegan makeup items!"

4. "e.l.f Prime and Stay Finishing Powder. It's super cheap and it literally works as well as Bare Minerals. I'm obsessed, it covers literally every blemish and a lot of redness!"

5. "Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup and Makeup Revolution conceal and define concealer because it stays matte and lasts literally all day long!"

6. "Beauty counter! Love my Touchup Skin Concealer Pen and my moisturizing foundation!"

7. "I use Mario Tricoci. It's creamy & doesn't make me look dry."

8. "Right now I'm loving the Physicians Formula The Healthy Foundation with the Makeup Revolution concealer!"

9. "Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer with Tarte Shape Tape is amazing!"

10. "Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation is the best drugstore clay foundation in my opinion!"

11. "Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation and Covergirl Under Eye Concealer!"

12. "I swear by the Maybelline Fit Me! Foundation and Concealer. They're so cheap and they both do the job so well for a drugstore brand!"

13. "I use L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte foundation and NYX Stay Matte Not Flat Foundation as my concealer"

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15. "I love the Neutrogena Skin Clearing Foundation!"

16. "I love the Maybelline Super Stay Long Lasting Full Coverage Foundation with the Makeup Forever concealer. The foundation is a dupe for Huda Beauty!"

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1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

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4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

The ultimate list and gif guide to a college student's brain during finals.

What does the world outside the library look like?

Can I read this entire book tonight?

I should have gone to class more often.

Did the professor even teach this?

What is the lowest grade I can get on this exam and still pass the class?

Should I just drop out of school now?

Finals are ruining Christmas.

Just wrote three sentences so time for a break.

Need. More. Coffee.

What is sleep?

I'm too stupid for college.

Brain hurts.

Time for a Facebook Break.

I think I'm dying.

When will I ever need this information in the real world?

I can't read any of my notes.

I need my mom.

When was the last time I showered?

I need study snacks.

The struggle is so real right now.

"I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever else invented copy and paste. Thank you."

1. I'm so tired. I need a nap. Maybe I can sleep with my eyes open in class? Or pretend I'm not napping?

2. We have a test today? Why didn't anyone tell me? Did I know this?!

3. Can I quit school yet? It's only October, and I need a vacation.

4. The struggle is so real.

5. I'm so broke. SOS.

6. Stressed? Eat everything you own in your pantry and stuff your face with all your feelings.

7. "Did we have anything due in class today? Homework? Quiz? Test?" "Not that I know of..."

8. I need food. Where is the closest place to get food? I need it stat.

9. This is the longest day of my life. I need a drink, or two, or three.

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